Bishops Way is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E2 9HL is located in the Bethnal Green West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bethnal Green and Bow. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bishops Way, London, E2 9HL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E2 9HR, E2 9JZ, E2 9HT, E2 9HN, E2 9HJ, E2 9AT, E2 9HU, E2 9NE, E2 9JR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E2 9HL is primarily male, with 53.7% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.6% | 46.3% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -4.7% |
| Male | 54.4% | 53.7% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 4.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around E2 9HL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 62.1% | 64.8% | 2.7% | 37.9% | 26.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.2% | 17.6% | -1.6% | 44.2% | -26.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 6.3% | 2.9% | -3.4% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 9% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.5% | 48.5% | 4.0% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 30.8% | -7.3% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 15.4% | 3.7% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 4.9% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 46.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.4% | 16.6% | -3.8% | 18.2% | -1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.3% | 5.4% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 11.6% | 0.8% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 17% | 5.7% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.8% | 46.5% | 5.7% | 33.8% | 12.7% |
| Other | 6.3% | 1.2% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 15.7% | 19.6% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 18.5% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.6% | 4.5% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.8% | 0.8% | -2.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 3.9% | 3.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| White | 63.3% | 60.4% | -2.9% | 81.4% | -21.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 71.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.4% | 71.1% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -12.1% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 9.6% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 2.6% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.7% | 8.9% | -1.8% | 5.6% | 3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.3% | 4.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| British Overseas | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.1% | 71.4% | 1.3% | 83.2% | -11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 20.4% | 17.2% | 9.8% | 10.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 3% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 3% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.6% | 2.2% | -17.4% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.6% | 76.7% | 1.9% |
| Ireland | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.3% | 37.2% | 5.1% |
| Christian | 25.5% | 46.2% | -20.7% |
| Buddhist | 3.7% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 16.5% | 6.5% | 10.0% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 9.4% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bishops Way was 119.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.0% lower than the Bethnal Green East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Bishops Way has the 36th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Bethnal Green East and the 334th lowest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 27.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96 Bishops Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2024-11-15 | £352,574 |
| Flat 5 Prince Of Wales Apartments, 76 Bishops Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £524,000 | 2024-05-23 | £532,891 |
| 100 Bishops Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2022-07-13 | £345,793 |
| 104 Bishops Way, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2021-01-11 | £636,344 |
| 96 Bishops Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £379,995 | 2016-10-11 | £366,246 |
E2 9HL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Education | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 901 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wentworth Nursery School and Children's Centre Cassland Road , Hackney E9 5BY | 4out of 4 | 1,464 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,638 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,697 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,925 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mowlem Primary School Mowlem Street , Bishops Way E2 9HE | 4out of 4 | 60 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Elizabeth Catholic Primary School Bonner Road , Bethnal Green E2 9JY | 3out of 4 | 224 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School Peel Grove , Bethnal Green E2 9LR | 3out of 4 | 469 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Globe Primary School Gawber Street , Bethnal Green E2 0JH | 4out of 4 | 615 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonner Primary School Stainsbury Street , Bethnal Green E2 0NF | 4out of 4 | 623 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands School Old Bethnal Green Road , Bethnal Green E2 6PR | 3out of 4 | 833 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park Hyde Road , N1 5JU | - not rated | 962 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morpeth School Portman Place , Bethnal Green E2 0PX | 4out of 4 | 993 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy Victoria Park Road , Hackney E9 7HD | 3out of 4 | 1,053 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School Paragon Road , Hackney E9 6NR | 3out of 4 | 1,287 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,380 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 3,099 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,556 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 4,011 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 4,061 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 2,861 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 3,006 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 3,953 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 4,386 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,554 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gatehouse School Sewardstone Road , Victoria Park E2 9JG | - not rated | 560 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Hadis Latifiah 1 Cornwall Avenue , E2 0HW | - not rated | 902 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The school at Hackney city farm 1A , Goldsmith E2 8QA | - not rated | 1,012 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London East Alternative Provision 21 Tollet Street , Stepney E1 4EE | 3out of 4 | 1,356 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mazahirul Uloom London School 241-243 Mile End Road , Stepney E1 4AA | - not rated | 1,554 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bistrotheque | 23-27 Wadeson Street | 301 yd | |
| Ombra | 1-5 Vyner Street | 363 yd | |
| children with voices & Hackney community food hub | 5 Gore road | 376 yd | |
| Flat Earth Pizzas | Unit 1, 286-290 Cambridge Heath Road | 391 yd | |
| Princess Cafe & Kitchen | 282 Cambridge Heath Road | 391 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approach Tavern | 47 Approach Road | 252 yd | |
| The Victory | The Victory Public House, 27 Vyner Street | 263 yd | |
| Metropolis | 234 Cambridge Heath Road | 381 yd | |
| The Hare | Hare Tavern Public House, 505 Cambridge Heath Road | 422 yd | |
| Viktor Wynd Limited T/A The Last Tuesday Society | 11 Mare Street | 458 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Cannoli | 1st Floor, 45 Vyner Street | 307 yd | |
| Istanbul Kebab | 240 Cambridge Heath Road | 391 yd | |
| Hamlet Pizza, Swift Pizza, Tower Hamlets Pizza | 479 Cambridge Heath Road | 421 yd | |
| Perfect Fried Chicken | 491 Cambridge Heath Road | 421 yd | |
| Silver Star | 489 Cambridge Heath Road | 421 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 452 Hackney Road | 550 yd | |
| Co-operative | 250a Globe Road | 674 yd | |
| Hek Umut Ltd | 61-63 Westgate Street | 829 yd | |
| Iceland | 444-446 Bethnal Green Road | 879 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 291 Cambridge Heath Road | 885 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Raines Foundation Upper School APPROACH ROAD | 239 yd | |
| Gatehouse School SEWARDSTONE ROAD | 425 yd | |
| Town Hall Hotel TOWN HALL HOTEL TOWN HALL HOTEL PATRIOT SQUARE | swimming pool | 432 yd |
| Fitness4Less (London Cambridge Heath) 303 - 310 303 - 310 Hare Row | health and fitness suite | 456 yd |
| York Hall Leisure Centre YORK HALL YORK HALL OLD FORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 491 yd |
| Bonner Primary School STAINSBURY STREET | 549 yd | |
| Beatrice Tate School (Closed) St. Jude's Road | 581 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Bow Wharf) GROVE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 762 yd |
| Bodylines BETHNAL GREEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 819 yd |
| Morpeth School PORTMAN PLACE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 837 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 74.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 71.4% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 97.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.